The new baby

When Maria was 8 years old, her mother told her she was going to have another baby. Maria was very excited! To prepare for the new family member, the family moved to a larger home close to the town. Maria was given a yellow room and the baby would sleep in her room when it arrived. This made Maria even more excited!

In October, Maria's baby sister, Teresa was born. She was the sweetest baby and everyone said so. Maria quite agreed and loved to feed her and hold her and even change her diaper. She loved hearing the baby softly breathing as she slept each night.

As the baby grew, Teresa began to take on her own personality. She was loving and sweet and loved to laugh. She was a little sassy too - always ready to boss the big kids around if she felt the need. Maria and all of her brothers and sisters adored Teresa.

When Maria was in junior high and high school, she still shared a room with Teresa and Teresa was her best friend. Maria shared all of her secrets with Teresa.

As she grew up, Teresa became a fun-loving, caring and confident woman. She got married and had beautiful children and always loved her family. She and Maria always stayed close and shared the special bonds of sisterhood and friendship.

Today is Teresa's birthday. Happy Birthday - from Maria and me!